Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 61848

Combe Pafford School: Learning Disability

Tabled: 23 June 2025

Answered: 26 June 2025

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Question

Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department took with Torbay Unitary Authority to help ensure the adequacy of consultation to reduce the number of moderate learning disability placements at Combe Pafford School Torquay.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

As the relevant local authority, Torbay Council is responsible for keeping provision for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) in their area under review. They are also responsible for determining how many high needs places, funde...

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